Carl E. Rayl

Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 9, 1965 - July 22, 2017

Visitations

Carl's family will welcome friends and neighbors from 12:00 Noon until the time of the celebration at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Buresh Funeral Home, 15 West Maple Ridge Road, Twining, Michigan 48766.

Service Location

Buresh Funeral Home ~ Twining

Services

A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Buresh Funeral Home, 15 West Maple Ridge Road, Twining, Michigan 48766.

Obituary Notice

Carl E. Rayl, 52, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away at his home Saturday, July 22, 2017 after a brief bout with cancer.

Carl was born May 9, 1965 to the late James R. and Susan K (Shaffer) Rayl. He graduated from Arenac Eastern Class of 1983. Carl was a computer technician for many years. He was very creative and enjoyed many past times, including playing the guitar, video games, Dungeons & Dragons, hiking, photography, and tinkering with all kinds of electronics.

According to Carl’s wishes, his ashes will be spread later this summer at Pictured Rocks. A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Buresh Funeral Home, 15 West Maple Ridge Road, Twining, Michigan 48766. His family will welcome friends and neighbors from 12:00 noon until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com

Condolences

Dear Rayl family, I am so sorry to have read of the recent death of your loved one Carl. Please accept my most sincere condolences. May Jehovah God comfort your family, and help you cherish the hope found in God's Word at John 5:28,29 of being reunited with our loved ones again in the near future when through his son Christ Jesus he will bring about their resurrection. This beautiful future we can all look forward to as promised in Psalms 37:9-11,29. If you would like to read these Scriptures online for free or find more comforting thoughts please visit jw.org Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.
Sincerely, Trudy Nowell - Panama City Beach, FL

— Trudy Nowell

Carl - I've missed you since the day I left the old place. Many excellent memories of you in the old build room and CR5. Also many many memories with you in the old racquetball court. You're gone too soon and it breaks my heart. We all loved you and will carry on your legacy - I promise...

— Greg Sommers

Carl was a man who would give you the shirt off of his back if you were ever in need. He had a brilliant mind and and was a fun game master. Carl clearly was a gifted man with a kind soul and a big heart who was loved tremendously by his family, friends and co-workers.

In your honor, songs will be sung and we will raise our pints of bad drinks in the great halls of D&D.

God Bless You Carl. You will be missed.

— Jerrid Mooney

Carl
I think Ive known you since you were born.. Ok I was only 5 mos old at the time but Im pretty sure its been that long. We were such a close group of friends growing up. Hard to believe that life scattered so many of us and even gobbled some of up and away from each other. You will be sorely missed my friend.

— Susan Keeley

I'm so sorry to have heard of Carl's passing. Having worked with him for many years there is no doubt of his technical expertise - he was one of the best and so dependable. It was his personality however that made him so enjoyable to work with. He had a great and witty sense of humor and was always interesting to talk with due to his varied interests. Never a bad word to say about anyone. It was clear however that his family was his priority and he was so very proud of Mandi. He was a very good man. My condolences to the Rayl family. May you find comfort and peace during this very challenging time.

— Bob Bastien

My deepest prayers to the family. My childhood and teenage years were brightened by the friendship that I had with both Carl and Beth. The memories I have of you are of a beautiful soul. Bob also sends his prayers to the family as Carl was a close high school friend.
May you rest in peace Carl and may God bring peace and comfort to all of your loved ones and family.